Jefferson County delays final acceptance of Liberty Communications broadband work, asks provider for coverage maps and documentation

Jan 5, 2026

County supervisors pressed Liberty Communications for evidence of rural coverage after residents said prior provider service was cut; the board asked the company to return with maps and a certificate of completion before approving final payment on a $500,000 ARPA-funded buildout.

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Jefferson County supervisors on Jan. 5 asked Liberty Communications to provide maps and documentation showing which addresses in the county the company can now serve before the board completes final acceptance of a county broadband grant project. The board had previously allocated about $500,000 in ARPA funds and set aside $100,000 for nonstandard installations.

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